Discover everything you need to know about the Skilled Worker Visa – EIN Blog
‘The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK.’
EIN Blog, 16th July 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Kate Ollerenshaw: Smarter Regulation: A Proliferation of Principles – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Shortly before the July 2024 general election was called, the Conservative Government published a White Paper on its approach to regulatory reform. Intended to ensure the UK’s regulatory landscape delivered “a world-class service”, Smarter Regulation: Delivering a Regulatory Environment for Innovation, Investment and Growth included a number of proposals to streamline regulation, including a one-stop shop and portal to access regulations, an enhanced role for the Regulatory Policy Committee in scrutinising options and impact assessments for legislation, and a framework to measure progress by regulators caught by the Growth Duty established under s. 108 of the Deregulation Act 2015 and now subject to new statutory guidance issued a few days after the White Paper was published.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 17th July 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
In depth: How law firms can save stressed staff from themselves – Law Society’s Gazette
‘As LawCare highlights cases of burnout involving lawyers being available 24/7 and checking emails outside work, some firms have hired external resource managers to save staff from themselves.’
Law Society's Gazette, 16th July 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Killer to give parole hearing evidence in private – BBC News
‘A killer who stabbed a woman 60 times during sex will give evidence at his parole hearing in private, even though an application had been granted for it to be held in public.’
BBC News, 16th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Four jailed over ecstasy lab at seafront flat – BBC News
‘Four men have been jailed for more than 20 years for making and selling ecstasy tablets from a seafront holiday let.’
BBC News, 16th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
PCSO had ‘improper relationship’ with woman – BBC News
‘A former police officer who had an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman committed gross misconduct, a police panel has ruled.’
BBC News, 16th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman who lied to get nursing job guilty of fraud – BBC News
‘A woman accused of lying about her experience and qualifications to get a job as a senior nurse in a unit for sick and premature babies has been found guilty of fraud.’
BBC News, 16th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Report hits out at ‘glacial’ progress in plan to stamp out police racism – The Independent
‘A damning report has hit out at “glacial” progress in police chiefs’ flagship plan to stamp out racism in Britain’s forces.’
The Independent, 16th July 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Children missing from Home Office hotels likely to have been trafficked, report finds – The Guardian
‘Scores of asylum-seeking children are still missing from the UK’s Home Office hotels as a new report reveals that many are likely to have been trafficked.’
The Guardian, 17th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
DELTA Merseyside Ltd & Anor v Uber Britannia Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 802 (15 July 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Antuzis & Ors v DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1795 (Ch) (15 July 2024)
Tesla, Inc & Anor v Idac Holdings, Inc & Ors [2024] EWHC 1815 (Ch) (15 July 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Lee & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2024] EWHC 1811 (Comm) (15 July 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Vince v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2024] EWHC 1806 (KB) (15 July 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
The meaning of maintenance – Nearly Legal
‘London Borough of Tower Hamlets v Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House (2024) UKUT 193 (LC) (11 July 2024). This was an appeal to the Upper Tribunal on whether a service charge for major works to remedy structural defects to two blocks of flats was payable. It may well have broader significance for charges for building safety works, depending on lease terms.’
Nearly Legal, 15th July 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Update on limitation periods – Local Government Lawyer
‘A recent Court of Appeal ruling is a reminder of the applicable limitation periods for those procurements commenced under the current regime, write John Houlden, Laura Tudor and Abigail Cropper.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th July 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Interim relief in age assessment cases – revisited – Local Government Lawyer
‘Joshua Swirsky discusses a case where Upper Tribunal Judge Smith once again had to consider the balance of convenience in an age assessment case when interim relief is sought.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th July 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Private hire operators outside London and their customers – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal over whether a private hire operator outside London is required by legislation to enter into a contract as principal with a person who makes a booking for their vehicle. Gerald Gouriet KC and Michael Feeney examine the ruling and its wider impact.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th July 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Firm fined £10,000 for over-charging from damages – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A West Yorkshire firm has been fined by the regulator for charging personal injury clients higher fees than allowed under the rules on damages-based agreements.’
Law Society's Gazette, 15th July 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Judge refuses adjournment in claim against Leigh Day over Shell pollution settlement – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A High Court judge has refused to adjourn the three-day trial in a claim where Leigh Day is accused of making unauthorised disbursements from a settlement fund in a £55 million case. The Nigerian claimants argued they had not been given formal notice of the trial date.’
Law Society's Gazette, 15th July 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Cowboy builders who conned elderly victims jailed – BBC News
‘A gang of cowboy builders who preyed on more than 20 homeowners across England and Wales, defrauding them out of a collective £1.2m, have been jailed.’
BBC News, 15th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
